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Sierra Hot Springs

(AKA Campbell Hot Springs?)
California North California North

There seems to be some confusion between this and Campbell Hot Springs. They are listed as 2 separate places in the book “Great Hot Springs of the West” ’93, yet the descriptions and locations sound very familiar though PO box’s different. Anyone know the truth here?

Highly developed yet attractive private and public, indoor and outdoor hot pools. Seasonal outdoor sand bottom faux-natural pool.
clothing optional
fee $$$ membership fee required; Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs are sister retreats and honor each other’s memberships. (Spring use day rates $10-15, free with lodging of $20-$70/person depending on situation )

notes: Over 700 acres bordering National Forest land, so biking and hiking possibile. Less than one hour from major Tahoe ski resorts. Please Note: “NO PETS, NO SMOKING, NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO OPEN FLAMES/FIRES on our property. Engaging in any of these activities is grounds for removal! ” Sierra Hot Springs is a membership retreat center. At least one person in your party must hold a current membership. Membership fees do not include use of the facilities. Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs are sister retreats and honor each other’s memberships. Membership Rates: 1 month – $5; 1 year – $20; Lifetime – $200

address: P.O. Box 366, Sierraville, CA 96126
how to get there: From I-80 take exit 188B in Truckee, go North on Hwy 89 approximately 30 minutes to Sierraville. The Globe Hotel is at the intersection of Hwys 89 and 49. To reach the Main Lodge and the Springs, turn right onto Hwy 49, then turn right on Lemon Canyon Road. Turn the next road right again onto Campbell Hot Springs Road. Follow this road to the Main Lodge.

Map
You can also get here with your small airplane. Local airport info: Sierraville Dearwater Airport

phone: 530 994-3773
email: info@sierrahotsprings.org
shelter: European-style private rooms or dormitory at the “charming Main Lodge” by the Springs, or at the “elegant and historic” Globe Hotel in nearby Sierraville. Tent campers or RV’s (no hookups). “Out of respect for other guests we ask that campers arrive in time to setup before dark.” No cooking stoves or any open flames allowed in camping areas, but campers can use newly remodelled Lodge guest kitchen.”
food: Kitchen use, Restaurant
payment accepted: major credit card
massage: Yes, and other health services and programs.
temperature:

Links:
http://www.sierrahotsprings.org
Complex lodging and meal Schedules and rates: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/rates.htm
map: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/map.htm

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Stewart Mineral Springs

FIRE WARNING! (8/8/2009) – contact Caltrans 1-800-427-7623 (road conditions)

California North California North
Resort
Description: In the beautiful Trinity Mountains of Shasta National Forest.
$$: Showers $3, mineral baths and sauna $13-$20 (depending on season).

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Clothing optional? unknown
Accommodation: Private one-room cabins with wood stove, kitchen, bathroom $60/night. Teepees, tent camping and RV spaces on site. Apartment units and one upscale A-frame house available for larger groups. Conference Hall available for meetings and retreats. No smoking in rooms.
Address: Stewart Mineral Springs, 4617 Stewart Springs Road
Weed, CA 96094

phone: 530-938-2222 FAX:
Email: info@smspringresort.com
Website: www.stewartmineralsprings.com

Details: Cold mineral springs are piped from the source and heated, for soaking tubs. Bathhouse has 15 individual bathing rooms with old-fashioned tubs and music. Large wood-heated sauna. The bathhouse is surrounded by wide wooden decks overlooking Parks Creek, nice for sunbathing and relaxing.

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Woody’s Feather River Hot Springs (REOPENED)

California North California North

(REOPENED)
Primative
Adjoining larger (5 person)and smaller (2 person, slightly cooler) pools.

Hours: daytime, only open to guests at R&R RV Park or cabins

Clothing optional? Yes

Fee: $5 per person/2hr soak, honor system drop-box.

Shelter: nearby 2 RV parks

phone: 925-783-2913

Email: none

Website:  www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com

Directions: On CA 70 about 5 miles west of the CA 89 junction. Look for two big logs in front of an old cabin with a chimney. This is west of a small RV park that is west of a bigger RV park called Crystal Springs.

Update Jan 2013: hot springs are open to those staying in R&R RV Park or in one of the 3 cabins. Call the Owner Rocki at 925-783-2913 to make reservations or visit http://www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com/

For day-use (2-hr soak), the entry is $5/person, which is paid at the drop-box. By keeping the springs clean and supporting the owner’s efforts to maintain a nice facility, then these wonderful soda and sulfer springs can remain open. 

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Woody's Feather River Hot Springs (REOPENED)

California North California North

(REOPENED)
Primative
Adjoining larger (5 person)and smaller (2 person, slightly cooler) pools.

Hours: daytime, only open to guests at R&R RV Park or cabins

Clothing optional? Yes

Fee: $5 per person/2hr soak, honor system drop-box.

Shelter: nearby 2 RV parks

phone: 925-783-2913

Email: none

Website:  www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com

Directions: On CA 70 about 5 miles west of the CA 89 junction. Look for two big logs in front of an old cabin with a chimney. This is west of a small RV park that is west of a bigger RV park called Crystal Springs.

Update Jan 2013: hot springs are open to those staying in R&R RV Park or in one of the 3 cabins. Call the Owner Rocki at 925-783-2913 to make reservations or visit http://www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com/

For day-use (2-hr soak), the entry is $5/person, which is paid at the drop-box. By keeping the springs clean and supporting the owner’s efforts to maintain a nice facility, then these wonderful soda and sulfer springs can remain open. 

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California Central West

NOTE: Always doublecheck your destination directions and information before starting your journey.

Try as we might to be accurate, our sources are sometimes incorrect.

Please let us know if there’s a mistake, or another worthy hot springs that we should include, and we’ll change the map!

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Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs

CA Central West California Central West

outdoor pool, bathhouses
bathing suit req in pool
fee $$$

notes: Reservations recommended. This hot spring will
be further researched in the future.
address: 1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515

how to get there: In the town of Calistoga
phone:707-942-4102

shelter: lodging

food: none known

payment accepted: unknown

massage: yes, mud baths, and physical therapy.

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Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs

CA Central West California Central West

outdoor pool, bathhouses
bathing suit req in pool
fee $$$

notes: Reservations recommended. This hot spring will
be further researched in the future.
address: 1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515

how to get there: In the town of Calistoga
phone:707-942-4102

shelter: lodging

food: none known

payment accepted: unknown

massage: yes, mud baths, and physical therapy.

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Esalen Institute (PRIVATE)

CA Central West California Central West

(PRIVATE)


Esalen’s springs, are no longer open to the public, and are now only available to registered guests and staff. Mudslides from storms destroyed the integrity and safety of the old baths. “THE BATHS ARE OPEN and they are magnificent! After four and a half years, several million dollars and a series of challenges that were almost insurmountable, the restoration of the Esalen baths on their original site at the source of the hot springs is complete.”

several outdoor hot baths, mostly modern wooden structures, some bathtubs, some under shelters. Fabulous coastal views.
clothing optional
fee $$$ (must sign up for classes or be a worker/employee of the facility, or a local.)

notes: It’s worth signing up for a workshops and paying for lodging just to enjoy the hot springs. See the website for the latest updates on construction and access to the general public (which is currently 1am-3am!). Please see Esalen’s website for details on the extensively renovated website.

address:Big Sur, CA 93920

how to get there: On Hwy 1, about 45 miles south of Monterey.
phone:

(info and seminar reservations) 831 667-3000; (1am-3am public access to hot springs, by reservation only 831-667-3047).

shelter: lodging, simple bungalows in a row for about $100/night. Also common rooms where one brings a sleeping bag.

food: wonderful tasty and health bolstering buffet for participants, made from the organic garden.

payment accepted: unknown

massage: yes, plus wide range of health and healing arts.
BUT better call ahead and check on the availability of this. Mostly these
services are only available for participants of the institute’s programs.

temperature: adjustable

links: www.esalen.org

http://www.esalen.org/place/hot_springs.shtml

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Grover Hot Spring

CA Central West California Central West
outdoor swimming and soaking pools
bathing suit req
fee $

notes: Reservations for campsites recommended. Many nice
hiking trails nearby (esp Hot Springs Creek Trail to waterfall and Burnside
Lake). Nice year round, except during heavy snow.

address: PO Box 188, Markleeville, CA 96120

how to get there:
From Gardnerville: HWY 88 south 15 mi to Woodfords and HWY 89 intersection.
Turn left, and go south 5 mi to Markleeville and exit right on Hot Springs
Rd. Go 3 mi to Grover Hot Springs State Park entrance Station.
phone: 916-694-2248, (campground reservations through
MISTIX) 800-444-7275

shelter: camping at Quaking Aspen and Toiyabe (stoves,
cupboards, tables, water, rest rooms and showers) closed Oct – May. Camping
w less amenities yr round in picnic area nr park entrance.
food: picnic area
payment accepted: unknown
massage: no
temperature: 80F, 104F